2014 – Vinumlector https://test.vinumlector.com Wine Experience Mon, 21 Jul 2025 10:17:15 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 https://test.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/logo-White-100x100.png 2014 – Vinumlector https://test.vinumlector.com 32 32 Le Saint-Estèphe de Montrose Saint-Estèphe AOC (Château Montrose GCC 3rd wine) https://test.vinumlector.com/our-wine/france/bordeaux/saint-estephe/le-saint-estephe-de-montrose-saint-estephe-aoc-chateau-montrose-gcc-3rd-wine/ Mon, 21 Jul 2025 10:04:28 +0000 https://test.vinumlector.com/?post_type=product&p=8691
The history of Montrose, written in two centuries by three families of owners, is depositary of their spirit, marked by their quest of excellence and legendary vintages. Pioneers in the Médoc, visionary builders and wise managers, all these families knew how to work and valorise this unique terroir. The estate owes them the foundation on which Montrose builds its image today and its unique place in the world of exceptional wines. Produced on the exceptional terroir of Château Montrose and made in the château’s winery, Saint Estèphe de Montrose is the estate’s third wine and a traditional blend of classic Bordeaux grape varieties. Previously available only to the estate’s owners and employees, it uses wines from younger vines and lees wines.
For more info, visit Château Montrose website. VARIETALS 60% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon VINTAGE 2014 Download Tasting Note]]> TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 13.5%

APPEARANCE
Clear and bright ruby colour.

NOSE
The nose is slightly oaky, with notes of brioche, toast and cedarwood.

PALATE
From a clean attack, the mid-palate shows great balance between freshness and fruit, together with good acidity.

AGEING
12 months in French new oak barrels.

PAIRING
Best served with roasted, braised or grilled meats like steak, veal, pork, beef and game. St. Estèphe is also good with both hard and soft cheese.

READINESS FOR DRINKING
Ready to drink now, it will keep well for 3 to 5 more years.

RATINGS

3.8

]]> Château Joanin Bécot Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux AOC (Dragon edition) https://test.vinumlector.com/our-wine/france/bordeaux/castillon-cotes-de-bordeaux/chateau-joanin-becot-castillon-cotes-de-bordeaux-aoc/ Tue, 28 May 2024 10:31:27 +0000 https://test.vinumlector.com/?post_type=product&p=7360 VARIETALS 80% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc VINTAGE 2014  Download Tasting Note]]> TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 13.5%

APPEARANCE
It reveals itself in the glass in dense purple, towards garnet on the edges, due to the age.

NOSE
Aromas of red and black fruits with a nice freshness seduce with hints of mulberry, blueberry, black currant and blackberry.

PALATE
Château Joanin Bécot is a gourmet wine, with lots of roundness and sweetness. The tannins are fine, velvety and elegant.

PAIRING
Ideal with grilled red meats, hard cheeses such as Vieux Comté and desserts made with dark chocolate.

RATINGS

90-91pts

90pts

90pts

3.8

]]> Muriel Fincas De La Villa Gran Reserva Rioja DOCa https://test.vinumlector.com/our-wine/spain/rioja/rioja-alta/muriel-fincas-de-la-villa-gran-reserva-rioja-doca/ Thu, 23 Mar 2023 07:31:34 +0000 https://test.vinumlector.com/?post_type=product&p=6290 Muriel Wines  website. VARIETALS 100% Tempranillo VINTAGE 2014  Download Tasting Note]]> TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 14%

APPEARANCE
Ruby color with orange trim.

NOSE
Very intense, with aromas of vanilla, coffee, spice and ripe fruit, along with notes typical of bottle aging (leather, tea leaves, tobacco).

PALATE
On the palate it is soft and silky, with a lot of personality.
Very long and pleasant finish.

AGEING
Aged for 24 months in new oak barrels (75% French and 25% American).

PAIRING
It harmonises perfectly with roast meats (especially lamb), grilled vine chops, game stews, fish in sauce, cured and smoked cheeses and chocolate desserts.

]]> Château La Croix Du Casse Pomerol AOC https://test.vinumlector.com/our-wine/france/bordeaux/pomerol/chateau-la-croix-du-casse-pomerol-aoc/ Wed, 22 Jun 2022 06:42:03 +0000 https://test.vinumlector.com/?post_type=product&p=5194 VARIETALS 92% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc VINTAGE 2014  Download Tasting Note]]> TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 15.5%

APPEARANCE
Beautiful purplish red dress.

NOSE
Of great elegance, the nose seduces with its floral and fruity notes.

PALATE
Roundness, suppleness and smoothness are all the characteristics on the palate with delicate tannins and subtle woody notes.

AGEING
Aged in barrels (about 50% new) for a period of 16 to 20 months.

PAIRING
Ideal with braised beef, skewers of guinea fowl, duck fillets with honey, Toulouse cassoulet and pheasant casserole.

READINESS FOR DRINKING
Drink throughout 2026.

RATINGS

92pts

4.1

]]> Château Lynch Bages Pauillac Grand Cru Classé AOC https://test.vinumlector.com/our-wine/france/bordeaux/pauillac/chateau-lynch-bages-pauillac-grand-cru-classe-aoc/ Tue, 30 Nov 2021 06:50:58 +0000 https://test.vinumlector.com/?post_type=product&p=4874 Château Lynch-Bages website. VARIETALS 69% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Merlot 3% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot VINTAGE  2014  Download Tasting Note]]> TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 13%

APPEARANCE
The wine has a deep ruby colour.

NOSE
The nose combines fruity fragrances with subtly woody notes.

PALATE
Rich and unctuous on the palate, perfectly enveloped in silky tannins. This vintage is distinguished by a beautiful balance of power, freshness and elegance.

AGEING
Maturation was in wooden barrels for 18 months (75% new oak).

PAIRING
Best served with barbecue, roasted meat, game and all kind of cheese.

READINESS FOR DRINKING
An straightforward Lynch Bages which it should drink well for the next 20-25 years.

RATINGS

96pts

95pts

94pts

92pts

4.3

]]> Château Giscours Grand Cru Classé AOC https://test.vinumlector.com/our-wine/france/bordeaux/margaux/chateau-giscours-grand-cru-classe-aoc/ Fri, 01 May 2020 02:53:34 +0000 https://test.vinumlector.com/?post_type=product&p=3657 Château Giscours is one of the largest properties in the Médoc. The vineyard’s soil consists of gravel on sandy-gravelly subsoil. The exceptional terroir benefits from all of the factors necessary for the production of high quality wines: good orientation, very warm soil in the spring, root permeability, fertility, and regulation of the water supply in the summer. After family and financial difficulties, the property was taken over by Dutch businessman Eric Albada-Jelgersma in 1995. Since then, under the management of the enthusiast Alexander Van Beek, who has accomplished huge work both in the vines and cellar, the château has been brought back to former glory. Giscours’ wines are concentrated, generous and rich, with well-integrated tannins. Particularly seductive when young, they have a potential to age for several years in good vintages. For more info, visit Château Giscours website. VARIETALS 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot 10% Petit Verdot VINTAGE 2014 Download Tasting Note]]> TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 13.5%

APPEARANCE
Deep and dark color with violet reflections.

NOSE
On the nose there is fruit concentration with red cherries, raspberry and blackcurrant laced with cedar and graphite.

PALATE
The palate is medium-bodied, with fine tannins and a bright finish and very pretty Cabernet Sauvignon character.

AGEING
15 to 18 months in medium toasted French oak barrels.

PAIRING
Ideal with beef, lamb, game and poultry, as well as medium to strong cheeses.

READINESS FOR DRINKING
Drink this serious wine from now for the next 20 years.

RATINGS

96pts

95pts

92pts

91pts

4.2

]]> Château Lalande-Borie Saint-Julien AOC https://test.vinumlector.com/our-wine/france/bordeaux/saint-julien/chateau-lalande-borie-saint-julien-aoc/ Wed, 29 Apr 2020 03:33:03 +0000 https://test.vinumlector.com/?post_type=product&p=3649 VARIETALS 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc VINTAGE 2014  Download Tasting Note]]> TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 13.5%

APPEARANCE
Deep purple with garnet reflections.

NOSE
The nose reveals pleasant fruity notes, especially black cherry.

PALATE
On the palate, this 2014 is very tasty and vigorous, with well-present tannins. Fresh and delicate, it offers a beautiful silky and sensual structure and a long, fruity finish.

AGEING
12 months in 30% French new oak barrels.

PAIRING
The wine goes well with grilled meats, especially lamb meat, as well as truffles, roast beef, Parma ham and mature cheeses.

READINESS FOR DRINKING
Drink now or cellar it for 10-12 years.

RATINGS

90pts

90pts

4

]]> Château Grand-Puy Ducasse Pauillac Grand Cru Classé AOC https://test.vinumlector.com/our-wine/france/bordeaux/pauillac/chateau-grand-puy-ducasse-pauillac-grand-cru-classe-aoc/ Tue, 28 Apr 2020 11:51:47 +0000 https://test.vinumlector.com/?post_type=product&p=3640 Château Grand-Puy Ducasse website. VARIETALS 62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 38% Merlot VINTAGE  2014  Download Tasting Note]]> TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 13.5%

APPEARANCE
Intense and brilliant burgundy red color.

NOSE
Although the bouquet is less expressive than the color, it is no less interesting with its notes of red fruits and spices on a melted wood. A touch of leather recalls the place of Merlot in the blend.

PALATE
Ample on the attack, the palate is supported by still firm and lively tannins that call for aging.

AGEING
18 months ageing in French oak barrels.

PAIRING
Best served with roasted and grilled meats, duck breast, lamb and salads.

READINESS FOR DRINKING
Ideal between 2022 and 2033.

RATINGS

92pts

91-92pts

90pts

4

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